Head | CSR Partnerships & Philanthropic Fundraising

About the Role

We are seeking an accomplished and strategic leader to spearhead our CSR Partnerships and Philanthropic Fundraising function. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for driving revenue growth through corporate CSR collaborations, institutional funding, philanthropic partnerships, and strategic alliances.

The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record of securing large-scale CSR and philanthropic funding, cultivating long-term stakeholder relationships, and leading high-performing teams. This role demands exceptional business development capabilities, strategic thinking, and the ability to translate social impact into sustainable partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• •Develop and execute a long-term strategy to expand the organization's CSR, institutional funding, and philanthropic portfolio.
• •Identify emerging funding opportunities and position the organization as a preferred implementation partner for corporates, foundations, trusts, and development agencies.
• •Establish annual fundraising objectives, revenue forecasts, and growth plans aligned with organizational priorities.
• •Drive innovation in fundraising approaches and partnership models.

Corporate Partnerships & Business Development

• •Build and strengthen strategic relationships with corporate CSR leaders, foundations, family offices, HNIs, multilateral agencies, international donors, and philanthropic institutions.
• •Lead end-to-end business development activities, from opportunity identification to partnership closure.
• •Represent the organization in high-level meetings, industry forums, conferences, and networking events.
• •Negotiate partnership agreements and ensure long-term stakeholder engagement.

Fundraising & Resource Mobilization

• •Lead fundraising initiatives across CSR funding, grants, institutional donors, and philanthropic contributions.
• •Develop compelling proposals, concept notes, grant applications, and partnership presentations.
• •Maintain a robust fundraising pipeline and ensure timely conversion of opportunities into funded projects.
• •Monitor fundraising performance against revenue targets and strategic KPIs.

Team Leadership & Performance Management

• •Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of approximately 10 fundraising and partnership professionals.
• •Establish clear performance metrics and ensure achievement of individual and team objectives.
• •Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture focused on accountability, innovation, and continuous learning.
• •Support capability building through coaching, training, and regular performance reviews.

Stakeholder & Relationship Management

• •Cultivate long-term relationships with funding partners and strategic stakeholders.
• •Ensure timely donor reporting, impact communication, and compliance with funding commitments.
• •Collaborate closely with program, finance, communications, and leadership teams to deliver high-quality partnership outcomes.
• •Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on fundraising trends, donor expectations, and partnership opportunities.

Requirements

•Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Development Studies, Social Work, Public Policy, or a related discipline.

•A Master's degree (MBA, MSW, Development Management, or equivalent) is highly preferred.

Experience

• •Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in CSR partnerships, institutional fundraising, philanthropy, donor relations, or strategic business development.
• •Demonstrated success in securing high-value CSR funding and philanthropic partnerships.
• •Experience engaging with senior corporate leaders, foundations, trusts, and development agencies.
• •Proven leadership experience managing and developing teams of approximately 10 members.
• •Established professional network within the CSR, sustainability, social impact, or development ecosystem will be a strong advantage.

Core Competencies

•Strategic Partnership Development

•CSR & Corporate Engagement

•Institutional & Philanthropic Fundraising

•Business Development & Revenue Generation

•Proposal & Grant Development

•Stakeholder Relationship Management

•Negotiation & Influencing Skills

•Leadership & Team Development

•Financial Planning & Pipeline Management

•Excellent Communication & Exe

Benefits

Why Join Us?

This role offers the opportunity to shape high-impact partnerships that drive meaningful social and environmental change. As a key member of the leadership team, you will play a pivotal role in expanding the organization's reach, strengthening its funding ecosystem, and delivering measurable impact at scale.

Location

Indore preferred; candidates based in Delhi NCR, Mumbai or Bengaluru with strong

corporate networks may also be considered